Four Tips for Healthy Computing
Posted by FixErrors on June 5th, 2009Recent statistics have shown that people spend more time in front of their computer than anything else, including sleeping or watching TV. While this is great from a productivity standpoint (assuming you’re working and not doodling around), it has possible negative health implications. So many people are either misinformed, or uninformed when it comes to healthy computing. Our goal is to help you around that obstacle.
Computing can be taxing on you if you don’t take small precautions. Ailments like carpal tunnel can sneak up on you before you know it. To avoid any negative effects, and to enjoy the best possible computing experience, follow these very easy four steps:
1. Sit in a comfortable chair that adequately supports your back
A bean bag won’t cut it. You need a chair with solid back support, and arm rests are a big plus. This will keep you comfortable, but more importantly, this will ensure that you don’t experience back pain when operating your computer.
2. Take a twenty minute break every couple of hours
Believe it or not, but staring at a glowing computer screen can be hard on your eyes. Give your eyes a break and make a sandwich, stand by the water cooler, or go for a walk every now and then. This will relieve eye strain, help prevent headaches, and keep you refreshed when you do sit back down.
3. Learn to type properly
Do you remember those typing classes you took in school? Well, whip out the books and give yourself a refresher. Proper typing is the single best way to prevent carpal tunnel. Not only that, but you’ll type a whole lot faster too.
4. Align your monitor so that you are not looking down at it
Even a small decline, over time, will cause a nice neck ache for you to enjoy. Having your monitor eye level, or even slightly raised, will prevent that from happening.
Along with those four rules, a bit of common sense will keep you chugging along happily and without grief. A lifestyle that involves a bit of exercise is also quite helpful and can go a long way. Believe us, there is no better feeling than relaxing at the computer after a good 45 minute workout. You won’t feel guilty about sitting there, and your body is actually in repair mode, meaning you need the rest then. Instead of being sedentary and doing nothing good for your body, you are actually repairing it and building up strength and immunities so you can healthily compute your future days away!
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